April · Australia
Best time to visit Sydney in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Sydney in April
Average temperature 18°C, 107 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 77% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
7.7/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 107 mm
- Humidity
- 77%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
April in Sydney scores 7.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 18°C, 107 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Sydney reveals its true character from the water: harbor ferries, sandstone headlands, ocean pools, and long golden evening light converge in spring and early summer.
April holds up well in Sydney — 8th best month
Temperatures hover around 18°C (64°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
107 mm of rain makes this a wet month here, though with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine there is still bright weather between the fronts.
That is 7.7/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 9.2/10 for the best month here.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a proper rain shell rather than an umbrella.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Sydney in April?
- In April, Sydney averages 18°C, 107 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.7/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Sydney?
- April earns a 7.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Sydney in April?
- Expect about 107 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 77% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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